I spent my professional training year at GSK and I would encourage anyone who is considering applying for placement to give it a go. Start with researching the types of placement you would be interested in. Ask yourself if you would prefer to be lab based or office based.
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Starting out as a university student can be daunting and so one of my biggest challenges was the transition from student to employee. I learnt on the job, and although there was an expectance of independency, it was the situations where I was put out of my comfort zone where I learnt and progressed the most.
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The Employability Award was an immensely valuable journey as it gave me the chance to label my experiences as professionally relevant. I found the section for transferable skills particularly intriguing, and it feels like I know myself better now. It is good to do whatever makes you feel alive, but it is even better when it is relevant for your future!
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I knew that I had gained a lot of valuable experiences thanks to the University of Surrey’s focus on employability but articulating these in applications seemed challenging at first.
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Now seems like the perfect time to reflect on how working part-time during my studies has prepared me for my placement and for whatever career I embark on once I leave University.
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Taking part in both the Employability Award and the Employability Award PLUS has encouraged me to get involved in a wide variety of activities to make the most of my time at Surrey.
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